Executive Chef

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Ibis Styles Debrecen Airport hotel is looking for its Executive chef.

We are looking for a passionate talent who will support the successful opening of our second Accor hotel in Debrecen as Executive chef. The amazing new built hotel is set to open in Spring 2025 with 88 rooms, lobby, restaurant, bar & meeting facilities, operated under Accor’s ibis Styles brand.

The Executive Chef is primarily responsible for the complete organization, management and control of the F&B and Kitchen's work. He / She performs high-quality professional work to ensure impeccable and economical management of restaurant, bar and events, based on audit expectations. Organizes and effectively manages the operation of the team working in the kitchen and F&B. He / she actively participates in the creation of new offerings, in determining the selection of promotions and events. He / she constantly monitors guest experience and develops special offers for its continuous elevation.

Main Responsibilities:

• Full management and control of tasks related to the kitchen and F&B (kitchen layout, purchase of kitchen equipment and tools, development of processes, etc.)
• Smooth and professional management of his / her department’s operation; ensuring and developing professional standards
• Menus, daily and seasonal offers, compilation of menus for groups and events, prioritizing the offerings of local producers; continuous monitoring of current gastronomic trends
• Inspecting the prepared food and supervising its serving
• Monitoring the quality of goods in the kitchen
• Compliance and enforcement of public health regulations (HACCP)
• Continuous contact with suppliers and other departments of the hotel, especially sales
• Personal communication and continuous contact with guests

• Minimum 5 years of professional and managerial experience in a restaurant / hotel
• Experience in the field of cost management and HACCP
• Vocational training certificate in hospitality /catering
• Fluent in Hungarian, intermediate English knowledge
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• High level of organizing, motivating and cooperation skills
• Guest- and quality-focused attitude
• Team management skills, outstanding team leader, hands-on person

• Exciting and challenging job in a new built, 88 rooms managed hotel
• Located in Debrecen, by the airport
• Modern, friendly working environment in a brand-new hotel
• Opportunity to gain experience in a multinational environment
• Career development in the worldwide Accor network
• Package of benefits and perks of working for Accor

Please apply with English CV and submit your answers to the screening questions.